If this news is true, then it is the very good news for every BTC holder because the use of bitcoin every where in future is sure and if this thing has begun in some countries like Japan and South Korea then obviously this is very good news for every one and I respect that Japan has took this initiative and helped bitcoin to reach next level and now I am waiting when each country will start accepting bitcoin.
Most likely this news is true. Japanese people are more concern on their reputation even they can bargain their life for reputation. Fake news for them is so slim.